Christmas at The Metropole Katoomba
A Heritage Christmas in the Blue Mountains
Celebrate Christmas in the warmth and romance of The Metropole Katoomba. With candlelit dining, live jazz, festive feasting and the timeless charm of our historic guesthouse, everything is ready for a beautifully relaxed Christmas.
Join us for the complete two-night Christmas escape, or book our Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas Day buffet individually.
Two-Night Christmas Accommodation Package
Stay, Dine and Celebrate
From $749 for Two Adults.
Leave the Christmas preparations behind and settle in for two memorable nights at The Metropole. Our complete package brings together heritage accommodation, daily breakfast and both of our festive dining experiences, with a special visit from Santa adding a little extra Christmas magic.
Your package includes:
Two nights’ accommodation for two people in a Den or Queen Room
Daily breakfast for two
Christmas Eve candlelit three-course dinner for two
Live jazz during Christmas Eve dinner
Christmas Day buffet lunch for two
A special visit from Santa
Upgrade to a Deluxe Queen Room for an additional fee, subject to availability.
Children and additional guests can be added where the room’s capacity allows. Please contact our team for package pricing and suitable room options.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Dinner
Thursday, 24 December 2026 | $99 per Adult | $49 per child
Gather beneath the glow of candlelight for an elegant three-course Christmas Eve dinner in our heritage dining room. Accompanied by live jazz, it is an intimate and atmospheric beginning to the Christmas celebrations.
The bar opens at 5.30 pm, with dinner served from 6 pm.
Christmas Eve Menu
Entrée
Baked brie and walnut tart served on a bed of rocket with a balsamic drizzle
Main
Stuffed roast turkey breast with pavé potato and seasonal vegetables
Dessert
Alternating service of black forest tiramisu and traditional Christmas pudding with custard
Christmas-themed cocktails, mocktails and other beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Christmas Day Buffet Lunch
Friday, 25 December 2026 | $119 per Adult
Spend Christmas Day enjoying good food and relaxed company in the character-filled surrounds of The Metropole. Our festive buffet lunch offers a generous selection of Christmas favourites, fresh salads and indulgent desserts, with a cheerful Christmas playlist setting the mood.
Christmas Day lunch begins at 12.30 pm.
Buffet Menu
Enjoy bread rolls, potato salad, beetroot, feta and tomato salad, Caesar salad, fried calamari, battered fish, roast pumpkin and maple-glazed ham.
Desserts include pavlova with passionfruit coulis and cream, yule log, fruit salad and a cheese plate.
Pricing
Adults and guests aged 13+: $119
Children: $59
Fresh prawns can be pre-ordered by the half-kilogram at market price up to five days beforehand. Christmas cocktails, mocktails and other beverages will also be available to purchase.
Make Christmas One to Remember
Whether you join us for an elegant Christmas Eve dinner, a generous Christmas Day feast or a complete two-night escape, The Metropole offers a festive celebration filled with heritage charm and warm Blue Mountains hospitality.
Places are limited, and advance booking is essential.